RESIDENTIAL services section – Single-family home

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Our expertise enables us to precisely locate the source of any water infiltration through the building envelope.

Elimination of water infiltration at the source

When water infiltration occurs, the typical reaction is to renovate the building components through which water infiltrates (replacement of windows, roof, wall coverings, masonry repointing, etc.). However, such work generally will not eliminate the source of water infiltration and the client incurs substantial costs.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THERMOGRAPHY IS NOT EFFECTIVE, IF NOT USELESS, TO LOCATE WATER INFILTRATIONS. THERMOGRAPHY IS A COMPLEMENTARY TOOL AND DOES NOT PERMIT TO CLEARLY ESTABLISH THE CAUSE(S) OF WATER INFILTRATIONS. A COMPLETE SURVEY ON THE CAUSES OF WATER INFILTRATIONS MUST FIRST BE PERFORMED (WATER TESTS, EXPLORATORY CUTS, THOROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF PREMISES, ETC.)

IN ADDITION, WHEN YOU DISCOVER MOLD IN YOUR BUILDING, DO NOT UNDERTAKE REPAIR OR DECONTAMINATION WORK WITHOUT KNOWING THE EXACT CAUSE OF MOLD DEVELOPMENT. OTHERWISE, MOLD WILL REAPPEAR AND WORK WILL HAVE TO BE REDONE. A COMPLETE SURVEY ON THE CAUSES OF MOLD DEVELOPMENT MUST FIRST BE PERFORMED (WATER TESTS, EXPLORATORY CUTS, THOROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF PREMISES, ETC.)

Our experience and expertise in water infiltration detection enables us to delimit a specific repair zone that often does not require complete renovation of components, hence the importance of performing a survey prior to taking any action.

Complete analysis

Data we collect during our survey is summarized in a detailed report and includes :

Remaining useful life expectancy of components

Extent of damages to exterior finishes (or interior as applicable)

Causes related to deterioration of components

Causes of water infiltration, mold or condensation

Indication on a plan, with a clear legend, of pertinent deficiencies requiring attention

Specific technical recommendations for repair or renovation work, according to established budgets or based on priorities

Budgetary estimate of the work

Issuance of a detailed report including photos, annotated plans with relevant remarks and sketches to facilitate comprehension and interpretation

Technical and legal expertise and representation in construction disputes

Our survey reports are prepared taking into account they may be presented as evidence in Superior Court, Small Claims Court or in arbitration proceedings.

Throughout the years, several of our employees have been recognized as building experts in numerous cases. Our impartiality and concern in establishing facts for the party retaining our services make us a respected company in our field.

Whether you require our services for a survey to enforce your rights or to defend your interests in a legal action for hidden defects, we will present facts as they are and will make you benefit from our expertise to establish the nature of disorders, their hidden nature, anteriority and impact on the situation.

We are also qualified to act as consultants in litigation involving experts, insurers, bond issuers or contractors. For instance, various technical and legal documents (third party survey reports, plans and specifications, etc.) will be consulted to establish responsibility of the parties, provide a professional opinion on their content and issue technical recommendations on eventual corrective work.